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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.64, 442.84 and 214.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.64, 442.84 and 214.64 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.64 : 442.84 = 214.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.64/442.84 = 214.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.64x = 442.84 × 214.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.64x = 95,051.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,051.18/295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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